| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $36.94 | 5.729% | $39.0563 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.73 | 13.795% | $284.1803 | $284.18 | $284.20 | $284.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.76 | 7.480% | $231.8988 | $231.90 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.54 | 10.318% | $131.8741 | $131.87 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.78 | 10.147% | $185.9061 | $185.91 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.74 | 9.700% | $239.9578 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.44 | 12.578% | $189.6264 | $189.63 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.93 | $1,302.4998 | $1,302.51 | $1,302.50 | $1,302.60 | |